In theory, the higher the shoe rises the more ankle support it gives you. The lower down it is results in more freedom of movement, but less support. Materials and construction The best boxing shoes are lighter than normal shoes. They give you better grip on the canvas, better ankle stability, better movement, make you more comfortable in classic boxing stances, and in doing so give you more speed and more power. I’ve noticed those who have Mexican boxing shoes seem to swear by them. I suspect that’s where a big part of the cost comes from. Nike and other big name manufacturers can outsource their production to china where these shoes are probably made by machine and with cheap synthetic materials (fashioned into seemingly high-quality fancy-looking designs). Mexican boxing shoes have to be made by hand in Mexico using raw materials like leather. I have yet to try them personally but they look promising. They seem lightweight and supportive; also marketed as “flexible/adaptive”. Their premium pricing tells me they’re coming after the top-tier brands and want to be compared to the likes of Nike. It’s no different to any other sport. You can play football and basketball in a regular pair of sneakers, but upgrade to a good pair of football boots or basketball shoes and you’re bound to see a difference.

This extends from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet. Everything working together can really help you reach your full potential. To be honest, some of them don’t look bad. The only problem is that the others look really cheap. It’s just the flattering photography lighting that keeps the bad ones from looking like total plastic junk. I’ve learned how not to fall for fancy images over the years. You’ll just have to see these in person to get what I mean. What boxing shoes are most popular in gyms? Many boxers have this recent-model high-top Nike boxing shoes nowadays. Here in Southern California, I feel like that’s all I ever see. Manny Pacquiao made this model famous. They’re replacing the old Nike Machomai’s that everybody used to wear. They’re extremely lightweight, very supportive, appear to be long-lasting, comfortable and high performance. It feels like a very well-built shoe. Most legit pros and amateurs are using these more than any other brand I’ve seen. If there’s any complaints, it’s that some people (like my brother) might feel there’s a little more space in the ankle area than they want.

Low tops go as high as the top of the ankle (think basketball style shoes), whereas high tops extend halfway up your calf. Mid tops fall somewhere in between.

Now comes the second-most important feature of boxing shoes, the way the sole (the bottom of the shoe) is built. The way your soles are built greatly impacts your ability to balance, move, pivot, and throw punches. First off, on the inside…the insoles have to be comfortable and allow you to stand balanced. You shouldn’t feel like your axis is off-balance when you stand in your boxing shoes. You also shouldn’t feel like the shoes are forcing your feet to angle slightly towards the outsides or the insides. You’d be surprised by how common this problem is. If the insoles feel weird or make you off-balance already, maybe you can replace them with custom soles…maybe not. The Speedex 18 fits like a regular sneaker and is extremely comfortable. This is impressive considering it’s built to satisfy all the needs of a boxer and does so quite well. This means the sole should have the right balance between gripping and sliding. The amount of grip you want on your sole will largely depend on your boxing style, and is determined by how the rubber on the sole is grooved and placed. Ankle supportA good pair of boxing shoes improves comfort, mobility, speed, and power. It’s really that simple. A shoe that’s made for boxing will allow you to be comfortable in boxing positions and stances, and allow you to move in the ways that a boxer typically moves. And if you’re able to move better, you’ll have more speed, and more power. I know many of you will like to start out boxing by using other athletic shoes that are made for running, basketball, or other sports. I can tell you right now, it’s not the same. Wearing real boxing shoes makes a big difference in your performance. In fact, it’s probably one of the easiest ways to instantly improve a beginner boxer’s performance—put real boxing shoes on him. I have noticed that high-tops are not only good for ankle support but can also make you feel more powerful when throwing punches. I don’t think it’s so much that the shoe actually gives you support and makes you more powerful. My theory is that because the shoe is bigger and touches more of your leg, you become more aware of your entire lower leg and move more of your body in unison together which then gives you more power and support. I do feel like the guys with high-tops are less likely to jump around into weird overly-crouched or contorted positions (because the shoes are less comfortable when you do that) and so their legs are more often in positions that give more balance and power. 5. Stationary Stability

The midsole is made from EVA, which is thin enough that you will feel the canvas and have maximum responsiveness when moving around the ring. The outer sole is made from Adidas’ Adiware for extra durability. The rubber sole provides great traction and grip and you should find your pivots are very clean with just the right amount of snap. Also comes with the EVA midsole which is pretty regular on good boxing shoes, with a sole thin enough that you feel the canvas right beneath your feet. The outsole is heavily gripped with synthetic rubber to keep you in control and ensures your pivots and turns are clean and fast.

We take pride in offering well-made boots that support your feet and ankles. Whether you are fighting regularly in competitions or just training, our range of boots will leave you spoilt for choice. This is like the Adidas equivalent of the Nike Speedsweep. It’s basically a low-cost, low-top, good thin lightweight boxing shoe. Be careful: some people complained that the wrestling version is too grippy to pivot.

Their new line of boxing shoes, made with low-top, and really cool aggressive styling. Supposed to be super light. The last thing to note is the construction of the toe and the heel. Some of you may like a shoe where the sole wraps up and covers the toe and the heel areas. This can make the shoe feel more durable and feel more grippy overall (especially when you pivot all the way to the toe-edge for punching). Others may hate when the toe edge has grip because they feel like it (grips and) trips them when they try to move. Those people probably prefer where the sole is only on bottom and the toe and heel areas are surrounded by the soft uppers. This might also feel lighter, more mobile or more comfortable to you.Some fighters will prefer a shoe that’s really grippy and they don’t mind if it’s a little harder to pivot. Some fighters will prefer a shoe that’s smoother and pivots easily even if it has a little less grip. The perfect balance for me is when the shoe grips enough to provide stability during power transfer and pivots easily enough while still keeping you connected to the ground. I actually hate when the shoes too grippy because that can make me trip. The front of the outsole is also incurved, which allows you to throw forward more easily in those power punches. This gives the shoe a particularly offensive design, good for fighters who are explosive and like to counter and move forward.